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US visa photo size (DS-160)
A US visa digital photo must be a square JPEG between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels, 240 KB or smaller, in 24-bit colour (sRGB), with compression no more than 20:1.
Upload requirements
| Upload | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Square, 600 × 600 px to 1200 × 1200 px |
| File | JPEG, 240 KB or less, compression 20:1 or less |
| Colour | 24-bit colour, sRGB |
| Scanned print | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) scanned at 300 ppi |
The State Department also sets rules on background, head size, glasses and how recent the photo is. Read its photo requirements page before you take the photo.
Official source
U.S. Department of State: Digital Image Requirements. Rules change between cycles, so always check the latest notice before you submit.
Get it right first time
- Open PixFit and pick the matching preset, or enter the KB range and pixel size above.
- Crop and clean up: PixFit whitens signature paper and can set a white background for photos.
- Save. PixFit hits the KB range without going over, offline, and never uploads your file.
PixFit is an independent app and is not affiliated with any exam board, bank, government body or embassy.